Rantbox

[AdrianSutil]

OK, guys, party's over *shows badge* F1 Rejects Moderation Patrol. I'll have to ask you all to delete all your off-topic posts. Come on, I don't have all day!

No, not really, but I always wanted to say this...

If you asked us to delete all off-topic posts, the only thing in this forum would be tumbleweed

[Ferrim]

I proposed to create an off-topic forum a while back, but it didn't seem to gather any support. I'm happy that some of you are now in favour of it

After all, we have already moved from the site's original scope: we should only have the HWNSNBM, JDD and PS forums at most. As for F1 history and specially F1 alternative universes, yes they are F1-related but not reject-related. As the forum activity grows and more people interact, it's natural that the topics become more varied. I have no interest at all in certain threads (for example, I never read the F1RWRS series topics) but that's just me.

[eurobrun]

I proposed to create an off-topic forum a while back, but it didn't seem to gather any support. I'm happy that some of you are now in favour of it

After all, we have already moved from the site's original scope: we should only have the HWNSNBM, JDD and PS forums at most. As for F1 history and specially F1 alternative universes, yes they are F1-related but not reject-related. As the forum activity grows and more people interact, it's natural that the topics become more varied. I have no interest at all in certain threads (for example, I never read the F1RWRS series topics) but that's just me.

You are missing out, your life isn't complete until you do

[FMecha]

Am I thinking that the culprit of these off topic threads are because of F1 Deprivation?

[pasta_maldonado]

Am I thinking that the culprit of these off topic threads are because of F1 Deprivation?

It if it's on F1Rejects and it ain't right, it's F1 deprivation

[14 Hundred Hours]

Am I thinking that the culprit of these off topic threads are because of F1 Deprivation?

You can blame so much on F1 Deprivation... we may as well use it here too.

[eurobrun]

Am I thinking that the culprit of these off topic threads are because of F1 Deprivation?

It if it's on F1Rejects and it ain't right, it's F1 deprivation

Pasta, when I can be bothered that is going in my sig.

[DanielPT]

OK, guys, party's over *shows badge* F1 Rejects Moderation Patrol. I'll have to ask you all to delete all your off-topic posts. Come on, I don't have all day!

No, not really, but I always wanted to say this...

I am going to be controversial here and stick my neck on the line to say that if thehemogoblin and CarlosFerreira were still regular posters and busy moderators, the amount of off-topicness and unrelated to F1 threads would be far less.

[dr-baker]

Why hasn't Doctor Baker intervened in this conversation yet?

Sorry, I was away camping in a field in Somerset, attending a Christial festival with guys from my uni church...

[Phoenix]

OK, guys, party's over *shows badge* F1 Rejects Moderation Patrol. I'll have to ask you all to delete all your off-topic posts. Come on, I don't have all day!

No, not really, but I always wanted to say this...

I am going to be controversial here and stick my neck on the line to say that if thehemogoblin and CarlosFerreira were still regular posters and busy moderators, the amount of off-topicness and unrelated to F1 threads would be far less.

Hahaha! You know what? I'm going to print your words and make a doormat with them

[DanielPT]

OK, guys, party's over *shows badge* F1 Rejects Moderation Patrol. I'll have to ask you all to delete all your off-topic posts. Come on, I don't have all day!

No, not really, but I always wanted to say this...

I am going to be controversial here and stick my neck on the line to say that if thehemogoblin and CarlosFerreira were still regular posters and busy moderators, the amount of off-topicness and unrelated to F1 threads would be far less.

Hahaha! You know what? I'm going to print your words and make a doormat with them

Perhaps you should print this instead!

[Ataxia]

Why hasn't Doctor Baker intervened in this conversation yet?

Sorry, I was away camping in a field in Somerset, attending a Christial festival with guys from my uni church...

Whereabouts in Somerset was it?

I'll be honest, I didn't even know Somerset HAD religion...other than Roger Wilkins-ism.

[FullMetalJack]

Alcohol, proudly making people do other people they regret since 259BC.

Fixed

[dr-baker]

Why hasn't Doctor Baker intervened in this conversation yet?

Sorry, I was away camping in a field in Somerset, attending a Christial festival with guys from my uni church...

Whereabouts in Somerset was it?

I'll be honest, I didn't even know Somerset HAD religion...other than Roger Wilkins-ism.

The Royal Bath and West Showground in Shepton Mallet. There's almost a month-worth of stuff going on there each August: New Wine (for adults, church groups and families), Soul Survivor (for teens) and Momentum (for those in 20s-30s). It was this last one I went to, with a group from Uxbridge. I got to drive the minibus...

[Ataxia]

Whereabouts in Somerset was it?

I'll be honest, I didn't even know Somerset HAD religion...other than Roger Wilkins-ism.

The Royal Bath and West Showground in Shepton Mallet. There's almost a month-worth of stuff going on there each August: New Wine (for adults, church groups and families), Soul Survivor (for teens) and Momentum (for those in 20s-30s). It was this last one I went to, with a group from Uxbridge. I got to drive the minibus...

At least you didn't go into Shepton proper, I went on a night out there once and was almost killed...

I quite like the B&W Show, I can remember me and a few mates tried to sneak in once and found it nigh-on impossible...the security's very good.

[Stramala]

Alcohol, proudly making people do other people they regret since 259BC.

Fixed

Unless you're already at the bottom of the ladder, in which case, the only way is up!

[FullMetalJack]

Alcohol, proudly making people do other people they regret since 259BC.

Fixed

Unless you're already at the bottom of the ladder, in which case, the only way is up!

The alcohol most certainly helps me 'up' when it comes to these people, and i'm not talking about ladders.[/bestofbritish]

[Stramala]

Alcohol, proudly making people do other people they regret since 259BC.

Fixed

Unless you're already at the bottom of the ladder, in which case, the only way is up!

The alcohol most certainly helps me 'up' when it comes to these people, and i'm not talking about ladders.[/bestofbritish]

That definitely deserves one of these >>>

[pasta_maldonado]

Alcohol, proudly making people do other people they regret since 259BC.

Fixed

Unless you're already at the bottom of the ladder, in which case, the only way is up!

The alcohol most certainly helps me 'up' when it comes to these people, and i'm not talking about ladders.[/bestofbritish]

That definitely deserves one of these >>>

BaconLetttuceNinja's Law?

[eurobrun]

Alcohol, proudly making people do other people they regret since 259BC.

Fixed

Unless you're already at the bottom of the ladder, in which case, the only way is up!

The alcohol most certainly helps me 'up' when it comes to these people, and i'm not talking about ladders.[/bestofbritish]

That definitely deserves one of these >>>

BaconLetttuceNinja's Law?

Pasta-Maldonado's law, replying to absolutely every post.

I really wish I had a law named after me.

[FullMetalJack]

Alcohol, proudly making people do other people they regret since 259BC.

Fixed

Unless you're already at the bottom of the ladder, in which case, the only way is up!

The alcohol most certainly helps me 'up' when it comes to these people, and i'm not talking about ladders.[/bestofbritish]

That definitely deserves one of these >>>

It would have been a better bestofbritish impression if I wasnt so tired at the time.

My law is possibly the ability to make anything sound rude. I have to avoid doing so at times. This is not Ninja's law.

[Phoenix]

If you don't stop this madness, I'll have to invoke Phoenix's Law, which is a mix of martial law and Max Power's Law, only more rejectful

[Wizzie]

It's a sad day in the world of motorsport when one has to pay to view any news article on Autosport when it turns out you've gone over a mysterious '50 free articles a month' limit

[FMecha]

It's a sad day in the world of motorsport when one has to pay to view any news article on Autosport when it turns out you've gone over a mysterious '50 free articles a month' limit

Is the limit tied with IP address?

[Wizzie]

It's a sad day in the world of motorsport when one has to pay to view any news article on Autosport when it turns out you've gone over a mysterious '50 free articles a month' limit

Is the limit tied with IP address?

Beats me. All I know is that I've hit that limit and can't read anymore autosport articles until the weekend

[eurobrun]

It's a sad day in the world of motorsport when one has to pay to view any news article on Autosport when it turns out you've gone over a mysterious '50 free articles a month' limit

Is the limit tied with IP address?

Beats me. All I know is that I've hit that limit and can't read anymore autosport articles until the weekend

Is it bad that I feel like posting as many Autosport articles as possible for the rest of the week.

[East Londoner]

I've done a bit of digging, and it turns out that Autosport have released all their old news articles for free reading (before that, they used to be free until 30 days after they were first published) but they've introduced a limit so people can keep subscribing to Autosport Plus. So really, nothing has changed.

Speaking of Autosport, why is their forum so awful? Seriously, they have massive flame wars on there, most members absolutely HATE this season because it's 'too unpredictable' and they don't share our love for the back of the grid. I'm so glad I found this place instead of registering there.

[eurobrun]

I've done a bit of digging, and it turns out that Autosport have released all their old news articles for free reading (before that, they used to be free until 30 days after they were first published) but they've introduced a limit so people can keep subscribing to Autosport Plus. So really, nothing has changed.

Speaking of Autosport, why is their forum so awful? Seriously, they have massive flame wars on there, most members absolutely HATE this season because it's 'too unpredictable' and they don't share our love for the back of the grid. I'm so glad I found this place instead of registering there.

Because half of the forum is full of whiny 11 year olds who are far to immature to be on a forum.

[FMecha]

I've done a bit of digging, and it turns out that Autosport have released all their old news articles for free reading (before that, they used to be free until 30 days after they were first published) but they've introduced a limit so people can keep subscribing to Autosport Plus. So really, nothing has changed.

Speaking of Autosport, why is their forum so awful? Seriously, they have massive flame wars on there, most members absolutely HATE this season because it's 'too unpredictable' and they don't share our love for the back of the grid. I'm so glad I found this place instead of registering there.

Found this official annoucement.

[Wizzie]

I've done a bit of digging, and it turns out that Autosport have released all their old news articles for free reading (before that, they used to be free until 30 days after they were first published) but they've introduced a limit so people can keep subscribing to Autosport Plus. So really, nothing has changed.

Speaking of Autosport, why is their forum so awful? Seriously, they have massive flame wars on there, most members absolutely HATE this season because it's 'too unpredictable' and they don't share our love for the back of the grid. I'm so glad I found this place instead of registering there.

[url http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/101658]Found this official annoucement[/url].

And since I'm over the limit, I can't read it

[eurobrun]

I've done a bit of digging, and it turns out that Autosport have released all their old news articles for free reading (before that, they used to be free until 30 days after they were first published) but they've introduced a limit so people can keep subscribing to Autosport Plus. So really, nothing has changed.

Speaking of Autosport, why is their forum so awful? Seriously, they have massive flame wars on there, most members absolutely HATE this season because it's 'too unpredictable' and they don't share our love for the back of the grid. I'm so glad I found this place instead of registering there.

[url http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/101658]Found this official annoucement[/url].

And since I'm over the limit, I can't read it

The article:

Our commitment to quality journalism

We're introducing metered access to AUTOSPORT which will ensure that the majority of our visitors can continue to view the site for free. But we think that is worth a small investment from those who use it most, so that we can continue to send the leading experts in their field to motor racing paddocks all over the world to break the latest news and produce the most compelling interviews and race reports.

From August 1, every visitor gets 50 free news stories per month. Once you reach the 50-story limit you can choose one of our great subscription packages to continue viewing and to get additional access to a range of features including:

• Unlimited access to AUTOSPORT with news and views from the paddock

• Enjoy AUTOSPORT+: subscriber-only analysis, comment and top-quality pictures

• Get AUTOSPORT magazine in a digital format on your computer or iPad every week

• Full access to FORIX - the world's best motorsport statistics website

For over 60 years AUTOSPORT has been at the pinnacle of motor racing journalism, offering breaking news, unrivalled analysis and the most informative race reviews. We promise to keep investing in the highest quality writers, the best-informed experts and the most up-to-the-minute news service.

Thank you for your support and we look forward to welcoming you as a new subscriber.

Andrew Van de Burgt,
Editor in Chief

[FMecha]

Can't read that? This way, plus with reactions from readers/Autosport forumees.

[Wizzie]

[url http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/101658]Found this official annoucement[/url].

And since I'm over the limit, I can't read it

The article:

Our commitment to quality journalism

We're introducing metered access to AUTOSPORT which will ensure that the majority of our visitors can continue to view the site for free. But we think that is worth a small investment from those who use it most, so that we can continue to send the leading experts in their field to motor racing paddocks all over the world to break the latest news and produce the most compelling interviews and race reports.

From August 1, every visitor gets 50 free news stories per month. Once you reach the 50-story limit you can choose one of our great subscription packages to continue viewing and to get additional access to a range of features including:

• Unlimited access to AUTOSPORT with news and views from the paddock

• Enjoy AUTOSPORT+: subscriber-only analysis, comment and top-quality pictures

• Get AUTOSPORT magazine in a digital format on your computer or iPad every week

• Full access to FORIX - the world's best motorsport statistics website

For over 60 years AUTOSPORT has been at the pinnacle of motor racing journalism, offering breaking news, unrivalled analysis and the most informative race reviews. We promise to keep investing in the highest quality writers, the best-informed experts and the most up-to-the-minute news service.

Thank you for your support and we look forward to welcoming you as a new subscriber.

Andrew Van de Burgt,
Editor in Chief

As annoying as I find this arrangement, I understand the reasoning behind it. I mean, it's a great service and someone has to pay to run it at the end of the day

[FMecha]

Click on my link to the Autosport forums and see how people dislike the new paywall system.

Then again, most of Autosport's news are mirroed in Yahoo/Eurosport UK IIRC, Wizzie.

[This]

Just went to see qualifying for Zolder 24hours of 2012, and i'm not amused.

The promotors promising at least 50 cars, with 31 cars on the entry list yesterday and today, we have... 21 . With also the circuit directors and the people running the championship that provides the 9 competing proto's arguing against each other, arguing against participating teams, against a lot of teams and drivers not participating and begging the crowd to actually show up.
Also permitting up to six drivers per car to get a race run is looking a bit ridiculous.
Possibly ROTR candidate though might be the big talks of the proto-manufacturers (especially Wolf and Ligier, yes these are actually 'works' efforts) of going the whole race full attack and beating the likes of WRT, Prospeed and VDS, all showing up with their regular GT3 cars, and drivers one has actually heared of before this race.
Meanwhile the touring car category has 2 participants (of which one is a silhoutte and thus not a real touring car) and 1 in the history category (added last-minute in an attempt to get more cars, forgetting that the historic championship actually runs in the same weekend)
Meanwhile at the racing track, there's also a techno/dubstep festival, meaning that you can't even hear the cars at some points of the circuit, and you will be unable to access a big part of the track in the weekend.

Seriously Zolder, WHAT IN THE BLOODY HELL IS THIS?

[RealRacingRoots]

Is there a good reason why Qing Hua Ma's debut wasn't mentioned on F1Debrief on Speed when that was the only REAL highlight from FP1? I mean, drivers going over curbs is all fine and dandy, but it happens all the time at Monza. Show who made their debut, mechanical issues, and who got fastest, NOT trivial curb jumping when highlighting Friday Practices.

Also, I still don't like Steve Matchett.

[tristan1117]

Is there a good reason why Qing Hua Ma's debut wasn't mentioned on F1Debrief on Speed when that was the only REAL highlight from FP1? I mean, drivers going over curbs is all fine and dandy, but it happens all the time at Monza. Show who made their debut, mechanical issues, and who got fastest, NOT trivial curb jumping when highlighting Friday Practices.

Also, I still don't like Steve Matchett.

F1 Debrief tends to avoid the backmarkers as much as possible. Last week they didn't even show the FP2 times from Belgium, thus depriving the US audience of Marussia's greatest moment of the season!

[Klon]

Hey! You wanna see an idiot? Look at me! I support an eternal #2, a guy who will never escape from his more famous brother's shadow and embarrises himself and a braindead monkey throwing away an Indy 500 win. Do I hate myself that much?

[BlindCaveSalamander]

Hey! You wanna see an idiot? Look at me! I support an eternal #2, a guy who will never escape from his more famous brother's shadow and embarrises himself and a braindead monkey throwing away an Indy 500 win. Do I hate myself that much?

Alright, I know the first two are Rubens Barrichello and Ralf Schumacher, who's the 3rd?

[Wizzie]

Hey! You wanna see an idiot? Look at me! I support an eternal #2, a guy who will never escape from his more famous brother's shadow and embarrises himself and a braindead monkey throwing away an Indy 500 win. Do I hate myself that much?

Alright, I know the first two are Rubens Barrichello and Ralf Schumacher, who's the 3rd?

The only two names I can think of to fit that criteria of throwing away a 500 win right now are JR Hildebrand and Takuma Sato...